Achalasia is a rare but serious condition that most people have never heard of yet it could be the real reason food keeps getting stuck in your chest. Many patients spend months blaming stress, anxiety, or acid reflux, never realising there is a name for what they are going through. The longer it goes unrecognised,
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H.pylori infection could be the reason, and most people have no idea that they are suffering from this condition. H. pylori is one of the most common infections across the globe. In India, studies have shown that over 60% of people are suffering from this condition. However, this condition goes undetected for most people. In
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Introduction Many people experience occasional heartburn or acid reflux after eating spicy or heavy meals. While these symptoms may seem harmless at first, persistent acid reflux over a long period can lead to serious changes in the esophagus. One of the most important conditions associated with long-term reflux is Barrett’s Esophagus. This condition occurs when
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Gallbladder polyps are masses of cells that are seen on the inner lining of the gallbladder. Most are benign asymptomatic incidental findings (found on USG). However, a small percentage (0.5-2%) may be cancerous. In such cases, early is key for curative treatment and long-term survival. Types of Polyps – 1. Benign a) pseudo-tumors (cholesterol polyps,
What’s a stomach ulcer? Stomach ulcers are another name for stomach ulcers. They are abrasive sores that develop in the lining of the stomach. Peptic illness is another term for stomach ulcers. Any ulcers that affect the stomach or small intestines can be called peptic ulcers. The thin coating of mucus insulating your stomach from
What are gastrointestinal conditions? Gastrointestinal disorders affect the digestive (GI) tract, which extends from the oral cavity to the anus. There are two kinds: both structural and functional. Examples include vomiting or nausea, lactose intolerance, food poisoning, and diarrhea. How can you tell if there are functional stomach conditions? Functional conditions are those that occur
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GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Overview, Symptoms, and Treatment. Have you ever experienced a splitting pain in your stomach? If you have it can be caused due to stomach acid. The stomach acid must’ve irritated the lining of the digestive tract causing the pain. This may lead to GERD. It occurs when the stomach acid flows
What is Chronic Pancreatitis? Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) is a condition characterized by irreversible damage to pancreatic structure or function. It occurs when a severe, repeated or prolonged insult leads to permanent alterations in Pancreatic gland. How is Chronic Pancreatitis different from Acute Pancreatitis? The essential difference in CP and AP is the rapidity of disease
Acute Pancreatitis (AP) is caused due to a major insult to the pancreatic tissue from various factors. This leads to release of activated pancreatic enzymes which cause autodigestion and necrosis of the Pancreas itself as well as activate an inflammatory cascade which affects distal organs like intestines, kidneys and lungs. What are the causes of
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the large intestine that affects bowel habits. The prevalence of this condition is high, and it presents with varied symptoms. The exact cause of the disorder is still not completely understood, but there are multiple theories which account for symptoms. Signs and Symptoms of Irritable Bowel
